THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH - VOCABULARY

Bizarre: Strange.

 Carefree: Without any problems or worries.

 Chimes: Ringing of a clock to mark the hour.

 Dared to: Had the courage to do something.

 Decay: No longer fresh

 Dizziness: A feeling of head turning round, and loss of balance.

 Dripping: Falling in small drops.

 Grabbed: Took roughly.

 Pour: Cause liquid to flow.

 Stained Glass:  Different coloured pieces of glass making a pattern.

 Streaming: Light shining strongly.

 Swung: Moved from side to side.

 Took hold of: Took control of.

 Was held: Took place.

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